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Disaster English · Unit 01
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Earthquake Safety

地震安全

"When the ground shakes — Drop, Cover, Hold On."

I.

Today's Lesson

今日課程

Earthquakes happen in Taiwan. The ground starts to shake — sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. Today we learn three simple words that can keep us safe: Drop, Cover, Hold On. 地震在台灣很常見。地面開始搖晃時——有時輕、有時重。今天我們學三個簡單的英文字,就能保護自己:Drop(趴下)、Cover(掩護)、Hold On(穩住)。

🎯 Today's Goal

By the end of this lesson, you can say the three earthquake safety steps in English, and act them out when your teacher calls "Earthquake!" 下課時,你能用英文說出地震三步驟,而且當老師喊「Earthquake!」時做得出動作。

II.

Words to Know

10 個必備單字
點每個單字旁邊的 🔊 按鈕可以聽英文發音
Word 01
earthquake (n)
地震
An earthquake is when the ground shakes.地震就是地面在搖晃。
Word 02
shake (v)
搖晃
The floor began to shake.地板開始搖晃。
Word 03
drop (v)
趴下
Drop to your knees right away.馬上趴下、跪在地板上。
Word 04
cover (v)
掩護
Get under a desk to cover your head.躲到桌子下面,掩護頭部。
Word 05
hold on (v)
抓住
Hold on to the desk leg tight.緊緊抓住桌腳。
Word 06
desk (n)
書桌
A strong desk can protect your head.堅固的桌子可以保護頭部。
Word 07
safe (adj)
安全的
Stay under the desk until it's safe.留在桌下直到安全為止。
Word 08
danger (n)
危險
Glass on the floor is a danger.地上的玻璃是個危險。
Word 09
drill (n)
演習
Every school has an earthquake drill.每個學校都會做地震演習。
Word 10
calm (adj)
冷靜的
Stay calm. Don't run.保持冷靜,不要奔跑。
III.

The 3 Steps

救命三步驟

These three words are used all over the world. Say them out loud, then act them out. 全世界都用這三個動作教孩子地震防護。先念出來,再做出動作。

1
🦘
Drop
趴下
Drop to your knees. Don't try to run. 立刻趴下,雙膝著地。不要跑。
2
🛡️
Cover
掩護
Get under a desk. Cover your head with your arms. 躲到桌子下,雙手抱頭。
3
Hold On
抓住
Hold on to the desk leg until the shaking stops. 緊抓桌腳,直到搖晃停止。
IV.

Do & Don't

可以做、不可以做

✅ Do

  • Stay calm.保持冷靜。
  • Drop, cover, and hold on.趴下、掩護、抓住。
  • Wait until the shaking stops.等搖晃停止再行動。
  • Listen to your teacher.聽老師的話。

❌ Don't

  • Don't run outside.不要往外跑。
  • Don't use the elevator.不要搭電梯。
  • Don't stand near windows.不要站在窗戶旁邊。
  • Don't push your friends.不要推擠同學。
V.

Class Roleplay

課堂情境練習

Three students + one teacher. Read the lines aloud, then act them out together. 三位學生 + 一位老師,朗讀句子,然後一起做動作。

🎬 Scene: An earthquake during class

Teacher
"Earthquake! Drop, cover, and hold on!"
地震!趴下、掩護、抓住!
Student A
"I'm under my desk! I'm holding on!"
我躲到桌子下了!我抓住了!
Student B
"My head is covered! Are you OK?"
我頭部蓋住了!你還好嗎?
Student C
"Yes, I'm safe. The shaking is stopping."
是,我安全。地震在停了。
Teacher
"Good. Stay calm and wait for my signal."
很好。保持冷靜,等老師的指令。

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